dependency-auditor

Audit dependencies for updates, vulnerabilities, licenses, and unused packages.

Updated Jan 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hoonzinope/skills --skill dependency-auditor-hoonzinope
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Skill: dependency-auditor
Source: https://github.com/hoonzinope/skills/tree/main/dependency-auditor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hoonzinope/skills --skill dependency-auditor-hoonzinope

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Audit dependencies for updates, licensing concerns, vulnerabilities, and unused packages; document findings to a central file without modifying code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Dependency Health Checks: Scan repositories to identify outdated dependencies, license concerns, security issues, and unused packages.
  • Comprehensive Reporting: Generate a structured .documents/_ops/DEPENDENCY_AUDIT.md with sections for Summary, Updates, Vulnerabilities, Licenses, and Unused.
  • Use Case: In a CI pipeline, trigger a dependency audit to surface risky upgrades and licensing conflicts for review.

Quick Start

Run the scaffold to create or update the dependency audit document under .documents/_ops/DEPENDENCY_AUDIT.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about dependency-auditor

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I audit dependencies for vulnerabilities and outdated packages across multiple projects?

To audit dependencies across multiple projects, this Skill scans repositories non-intrusively and logs findings to a centralized Markdown document. It checks for updates, vulnerabilities, licensing concerns, and unused packages, generating reproducible reports without modifying your code.

What is a dependency audit and what does the report include?

A dependency audit identifies risky or outdated packages in your codebase and logs them to a structured Markdown report. The generated document includes dedicated sections for Summary, Updates, Vulnerabilities, Licenses, and Unused dependencies.

Can I run a dependency health check in a CI pipeline without modifying code?

Yes, you can trigger this dependency health check in a CI pipeline without modifying code. The Skill performs non-intrusive scans to surface risky upgrades and licensing conflicts, outputting results to a structured audit document for review.

Does the dependency audit support multiple programming languages?

Yes, the dependency audit supports multiple projects and languages. It applies reproducible reporting to identify unused dependencies, vulnerabilities, and licensing concerns across diverse codebases.

Where are dependency audit findings documented and do they include citations?

Dependency audit findings are documented in a structured Markdown report under .documents/_ops/DEPENDENCY_AUDIT.md. The report includes clear citations for all identified updates, vulnerabilities, licenses, and unused dependencies.

What is the best way to detect unused dependencies and licensing conflicts?

The best way to detect unused dependencies and licensing conflicts is using an automated audit tool that scans repositories non-intrusively. It generates a structured Markdown report with reproducible findings and clear citations for review.